Mechanical Design Engineering Manager

Tesla's Infrastructure Engineering team is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineering Manager to play a pivotal role in building our Texas Gigafactory. The manager will work intimately with the team to manage high visibility / value projects and will apply technical / leadership skills to assure the timely and efficient execution of the projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design concept/development efforts, working directly with engineers to vet/validate multiple different proposed solutions
• Define engineering workflows and plans for the team
• Finalize design scope from initial concepts and budgets, define initial assumptions
• Partner with the project management team to identify and document all project design milestones and deliverables
• Continuously monitor and measure all project design processes and activities to identify and communicate potential issues, risks, and problems and provide corrective action options to drive to resolution
• Serve as a final reviewer for all designs, ensuring simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and functionality/robustness
• Subject Matter Expert in the preparation of mechanical construction drawings and engineering specifications

Requirements

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required
• 12+ years of design experience in HVAC, chilled and heating water systems, and steam systems within a fast-paced, dynamic environment, or other demonstrated evidence of exceptional ability
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing engineering teams and executing large-scale, complex projects
• Extensive design experience with the following equipment types: Open and/or closed-circuit cooling towers; Water and air-cooled chillers; Gas-fired and electric water boilers; Large air handling units with heating/cooling coils and/or gas-fired heaters; Packaged air-to-air and water-to-water heat pumps; Dust collectors, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, fans, and pumps
• Knowledge and experience with writing sequences of operation (SOO)
• Deep knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, practices, and processes, including expertise in design-build approaches and permitting considerations
• Hands-on experience in infrastructure planning, design, and program management, with a strong track record of cross-disciplinary collaboration (e.g., process safety, electrical, and fire protection engineering)

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program